Clinical Trials Oncologist

Job Description & Requirements
Clinical Trials Oncologist in Louisiana
StartDate: ASAP

The LSU Health New Orleans/LCMC Health Cancer Center in historic, highly desirable New Orleans seeks a Medical Oncologist. Join a team of 6 medical oncologists and 7 fellows whose mission is to provide the best possible care for every person and parish in Louisiana and beyond. Our multidisciplinary cancer center team includes researchers and clinicians who apply a range of expertise to cancer research, education, and patient care. This team is dedicated to furthering research on the pathogenesis, prevention, treatment, and eventual eradication of cancer.

Opportunity Highlights

• Partner with the department of hematology/oncology in a mission-oriented practice focused on changing the landscape of cancer care in Louisiana and the surrounding states
• Inaugural position to develop an NCI-Designated Cancer Care Center
• Provide compassionate clinical care and participate in research and clinical trials
• Opportunity to partner with the Louisiana Cancer Prevention and Control Program (LCP), which is a series of programs, projects, and studies that currently covers breast, cervical, HPV, colorectal, lung, and other tobacco-related cancers
• Collaborate with surgical oncology, radiation oncology, gynecologic oncology, radiology, and pathology to provide multidisciplinary care and expertise to patients
• Join a mission-oriented healthcare system that is built to serve communities and families unique needs across New Orleans, the Gulf Coast, and beyond

Community Information
New Orleans, Louisiana, has a wealth of unique heritage and proud traditions. It is best known for its music, vibrant nightlife, numerous festivals, eclectic food, and intricate architecture.

• The Greater New Orleans region is one of the fastest-growing technology hubs in the country
• It is home to the Bio Innovation District, founded to foster a hub of bioscience research and entrepreneurship centered on the City s downtown university campuses and medical facilities
• The Greater New Orleans area consists of colleges and universities that offer entrepreneurship curricula, start-up support, and growing access to capital
• The City s economic growth engine is led by the Port of New Orleans and top-notch transportation, including access to six Class-1 railroads and one of America s newest international airports
• The Greater New Orleans area continues to invest in economic development, sustainable energy, and infrastructure upgrades
• Named the No. 2 city in the US by Travel + Leisure, 2020

Job Benefits

About the Company
Merritt Hawkins, an AMN Healthcare company, is a permanent physician placement service that fills more physician jobs than any other firm. In addition to being the nation s leader in physician employment search and consulting services, Merritt Hawkins also recruits and places select allied health professionals. AMN Healthcare is an EEO/AA/Disability/Protected Veteran Employer. We encourage minority and female applicants to apply.



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